United States Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl Miller has praised Bangladesh for continuing to strengthen anti-terrorism efforts on many fronts. He mentioned Bangladesh's robust anti-money laundering ... ( read original story ...)
Over 1 Million Marooned in Bangladesh As Floods Worsen
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Heavy flooding is worsening in parts of Bangladesh, with over 1 million villagers marooned or leaving their homes for higher ground along with their cattle and other belongings, ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh coronavirus patients shun government hospitals
Thousands of beds for coronavirus patients in Bangladesh are lying empty despite the country struggling with a rising caseload as people are too scared to enter hospitals, officials and sufferers say. ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh is presenting Rangamati hills pineapple chips
In Bangladesh, pineapple chips are now being processed experimentally for the first time in Naniarchar county of Rangamati, a region famous for cultivation of the juicy fruit. Different varieties of ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan to resume polio campaign as COVID-19 cases decline
Pakistan announced Tuesday it would resume vaccinations against polio next week, months after the drive against this crippling children’s disease was halted because the ... ( read original story ...)
‘Now I’m independent’: the Pakistan beauty salons employing acid attack survivors
A job scheme for women who may otherwise be shunned as outcasts is giving many the opportunity to rebuild their lives ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan’s Haider Ali wants to relive Beijing 2008 glory
Provided by Khaleej Times Pakistan's Haider Ali wants to relive Beijing 2008 glory . Haider Ali gets emotional remembering the biggest moment of his career - clinching the silv ... ( read original story ...)
Flash floods kill 15 in Indonesia, dozens missing
At least 15 people were killed and dozens missing after flash floods left hundreds of houses buried in mud on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, authorities said Tuesday. A search and rescue operation ... ( read original story ...)
India’s Tech Hub Bengaluru, Other Towns Back in Lockdown as Coronavirus Infections Surge
India's high-tech hub of Bengaluru will go back into a coronavirus lockdown for a week on Tuesday after a surge of infections, threatening to derail government efforts to revive a stuttering economy. ( read original story ...)
India’s Flipkart secures $1.2 billion from Walmart and other shareholders
Walmart is increasing its stake in Flipkart by leading an additional $1.2 billion financing round in the Indian e-commerce giant. The fresh equity round from Walmart, which acquired majority stake in ... ( read original story ...)